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Adult family care by state
Care in a family or foster home setting, where the household is paid to house the person and help with daily care. Which states have it, the programs that provide it and whether a family member can be the paid caregiver.
- States with it
- 3 of 51
- Family can be paid
- 3 states
- Programs
- 3
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Explained
What adult family care is
Adult family care (also called adult foster care) places the person in a certified family home that is paid to provide housing, meals and daily care. Some states let relatives serve as the caregiving household.
By state
Adult family care: every compiled state
| State | Has it | Program | Family can be paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | — | — |
| Alaska | No | — | — |
| Arizona | No | — | — |
| Arkansas | No | — | — |
| California | No | — | — |
| Colorado | No | — | — |
| Connecticut | No | — | — |
| Delaware | No | — | — |
| District of Columbia | No | — | — |
| Florida | No | — | — |
| Georgia | No | — | — |
| Hawaii | No | — | — |
| Idaho | No | — | — |
| Illinois | No | — | — |
| Indiana | No | — | — |
| Iowa | No | — | — |
| Kansas | No | — | — |
| Kentucky | No | — | — |
| Louisiana | No | — | — |
| Maine | No | — | — |
| Maryland | No | — | — |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Adult Foster Care (AFC) | Yes |
| Michigan | No | — | — |
| Minnesota | No | — | — |
| Mississippi | No | — | — |
| Missouri | No | — | — |
| Montana | No | — | — |
| Nebraska | No | — | — |
| Nevada | No | — | — |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Adult Family Care (CFI) (AFC) | Yes |
| New Jersey | No | — | — |
| New Mexico | No | — | — |
| New York | No | — | — |
| North Carolina | No | — | — |
| North Dakota | No | — | — |
| Ohio | No | — | — |
| Oklahoma | No | — | — |
| Oregon | No | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | No | — | — |
| Rhode Island | No | — | — |
| South Carolina | No | — | — |
| South Dakota | No | — | — |
| Tennessee | No | — | — |
| Texas | No | — | — |
| Utah | No | — | — |
| Vermont | Yes | Adult Family Care (AFC) | Yes |
| Virginia | No | — | — |
| Washington | No | — | — |
| West Virginia | No | — | — |
| Wisconsin | No | — | — |
| Wyoming | No | — | — |
In the workspace
Employer, fiscal intermediary, family rules and pay, by state
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which states have adult family care programs?
3 of the 51 states compiled so far: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
In which states can family be paid through adult family care programs?
3 states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Which relatives qualify is set by each program.
What is adult family care?
Care in a family or foster home setting, where the household is paid to house the person and help with daily care.